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Diversity Dialogues: Career Conversations
On Monday, January 30, The Ohio State University College of Optometry Diversity Enhancement Committee hosted the second annual Diversity Dialogues: Career Conversations. This event builds on diversity events such as the Diversity Dialogues Welcome... learn more
Electronic Health Records Go Live
Today marks the premiere of Electronic Health Records (EHR) in Optometry Services! This is a long-anticipated event, with much behind-the-scenes research, set-up, and implementation efforts spanning several years. The utilization of Electronic Health... learn more
Diversity Recruitment Task Force Reception at the EastWest Eye Conference
On Friday, October 21, The Ohio State University College of Optometry hosted a wine and cheese reception to introduce the goals of the Diversity Recruitment Task Force. Dean Mel Shipp welcomed guests and emphasized the importance of recruiting a... learn more
Dean Melvin Shipp Assumes the Helm of APHA
Melvin Shipp, OD, MPH, DrPH, Dean of The Ohio State University College of Optometry since 2004, was named President of the American Public Health Association (APHA) this afternoon, November 2, 2011, at the Association’s annual meeting in Washington,... learn more
Dean Shipp Named Ohio Optometrist of the Year
Dean Melvin Shipp, OD, MPH, DrPH, is the Ohio Optometric Association’s 2011 recipient of the Warren G. and Ruth P. Morris Optometrist of the Year award. Warren and Ruth Morris epitomized the words “boundless dedication” in the profession of optometry... learn more
Third Annual Jeffrey and Joyce Myers Lecture Series
The public is invited to join the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of the College of Optometry at the third annual Jeffrey and Joyce Myers Lecture Series to be held Monday, October 24, 2011, at 5:15PM. This year's event is taking place in 140 Pfahl... learn more
Children's Vision Fund
The Children’s Vision Fund (305847), established in The Ohio State University College of Optometry, is used for children whose parents either do not have insurance or have demonstrated financial need (i.e., cannot afford the cost of glasses or therapy).... learn more
Recent Grad Sets a New Marketing Standard
When one of our new alumni is named Graduate of the Year upon the completion of clinical training, we expect a lot from him or her. We anticipate that the individual will do pioneering work in some facet of the profession. Perhaps he will provide service... learn more
Alumna Publishes First Novel
Karen Winters Schwartz's (OD'88) debut novel, Where Are the Cocoa Puffs?: A Family's Journey Through Bipolar Disorder is her first published novel - one of four she has written. Based on true events, this is a fictionalized story of what a family goes... learn more
Augsburger Receives Distinguished Alumnus Award
Arol Augsburger (OD,MS'71), president of the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) and professor of optometry, is the 2011 recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award, presented by Optometry Alumni and Friends, the alumni society of The Ohio State University... learn more
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